Don’t Ignore Symptoms of an Asthma Attack
Limit exposure to allergens; taking care of your symptoms of an asthma attack means protecting yourself and saving your family scary trips to the emergency room.
1970 Hospital Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-3211
Cancer Care (Oncology)
Northwest Mississippi Medical Center delivers a full range of cancer care services, from early screening and preventive education to advanced diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Our multidisciplinary care combines advanced technology, medical expertise and a full range of support services to address body, mind and spirit. Caring, experienced cancer care professionals are focused on providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
Heart Care (Cardiology)
Heart disease is the leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the U.S. At Northwest Mississippi Medical Center, we provide comprehensive heart care delivered by knowledgeable, experienced cardiac professionals. Our heart care specialists offer heart care from diagnosis and emergency intervention to treatments and preventive education.
Labor & Delivery Center
Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding times in a woman’s life, and Northwest Mississippi Medical Center is dedicated to providing expectant mothers and newborns with the finest care during this special time. Our high-quality maternity services are provided by obstetricians, labor and delivery specialists, nurses and other caring professionals in a welcoming, comfortable environment.
Orthopedics
Orthopedics focuses on conditions and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
Northwest Mississippi Medical Center’s orthopedic specialists handle everything from a torn muscle or broken bone to total joint replacement and minimally invasive surgery. We offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary care in an environment where patients come first.
Wound Healing
The Wound Healing Center at Northwest Mississippi Medical Center is an outpatient wound care center. We heal chronic or non-healing wounds, prevent the amputation of limbs and change lives for the better. If you have a wound that has not healed in 30 days, please call the professional at The Wound Healing Center (662) 621-5130.
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